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April 25, 2014

April 24, 2014

Michael Sweet - I'm Not Your Suicide

Stryper frontman Michael Sweet releases his latest solo album, "I'm Not Your Suicide." The hook? This one is also tied to his latest auto-biographical work "Honestly." Both release May 6th. Here is the review of the album portion of that one-two punch.

April 23, 2014

Let//Go - Let//Go EP

Hardcore band Let//Go have released their debut, self titled, independent EP. Released late last year, let's take a look at what the guys from Minnesota have to offer. Check out the review here.

April 20, 2014

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April 16, 2014

Beth Hazel Farris - EP No. 1

Beth Hazel Farris, a new artist from New Orleans, has released her debut EP, simply titled EP No. 1, featuring 'Follow Me', recently recorded by Casting Crowns on their album Thrive. Check out the review.

April 15, 2014

No Punk Influences - Fight Within

After their recent signing to Thumper Punk Records, No Punk Influences brings us their newest effort, "Fight Within." With a raw, passionate sound, this release is sure to satisfy old school punk rockers. Check out the review here.

April 14, 2014

Chasing Light - I AM

The band stakes a claim to point everyone towards Christ, and I believe that's exactly what they've done with this collection of songs.

April 13, 2014

Jessa Anderson - Whole

Jessa Anderson is back with a brand new album- this time done independently rather than on BEC Recordings. Here is the review of 'Whole', featuring standouts songs like 'Idols', the title track, and 'Everything'.

April 11, 2014

Shawn McDonald - Brave

Shawn McDonald releases his new album 'Brave' on April 15th, his first full length studio album in 3 years, featuring a remastered 'Through it All' and singles 'The End of the Day' and 'We Are Brave'. Check out the review.

April 9, 2014

The Remission Flow - Rhythms Of Grace

Remission Flow leaves me conflicted: Rhythm Of Grace still has vestiges of the cliché riddled CCM that drove me away from most mainstream worship acts, but they have a spark of creativity and a refreshing purpose behind their music that sets them far from the madding crowd.

April 8, 2014

Chayah Miranda - No Other Way

New CCM/pop artist Chayah Miranda releases her debut album 'No Other Way' on April 15th, featuring singles like 'Let Go', 'He Loves Me' and 'Higher'. Check out the review.

Watchers and Hunters - Cruel World

After a bit of an upheaval in 2010, California metalcore band, Watchers and Hunters are reformed and have released their new full length record "Cruel World." Read the review here.

April 6, 2014

Pangram by Michael McCully

Michael McCully - Pangram

Pangram is an instrumental concept album which lives up to its namesake, borrowing pieces from a plethora of genres. Read on for the full review.

April 4, 2014

A Feast For Kings - Hell On Earth

"AFFK certainly is not a retread of UnderOath or other worn sounds. They blaze their own trail. In many ways, they are what August Burns Red recently laid down the gauntlet for bands to be; they are unique, passionate, heavy, and something entirely their own. If Hell on Earth is a taste of things to come, fans will certainly be left craving more."

April 2, 2014

MercyMe - Welcome To The New

MercyMe release their brand new studio album 'Welcome To The New' on April 8th, featuring their hit song 'Shake', and other standouts like 'Flawless', 'Greater', 'Wishful Thinking' and 'Finish What He Started'. Check out the review.

April 1, 2014

Mikeschair - All Or Nothing

CCM/pop quintet Mikeschair have released their new album 'All or Nothing' on April 1st, featuring hit songs 'People Like Me', 'All I Can Do' and 'This is Our Moment'. Check out the review.

March 31, 2014

Green River Ordinance- Kicking Up Dust Tour

Have you ever raved about a band’s live performance to a friend? Then the band comes to town and you and your friend get tickets to go and you get a little panicky because you are no longer certain that the band is as fantastic as you remember? No? Really? Just me, huh? The first time I saw Green River Ordinance was years ago when they opened for NEEDTOBREATHE. Their 20 minute set impressed me enough to buy the EP and tell a bunch of my friends about this band from Texas.… Continued →

Son Lux - Lanterns

One of the most overlooked records of 2013 is Lanterns by producer/composer Son Lux. It is beautiful, haunting, and thrilling in ways most music cannot be.

March 30, 2014